Lead Android Engineer - Augmented Reality: Expert in Kotlin, ARCore, and 3D Graphics for Immersive Shopping Experiences

Join the Innovative Team at Target: Lead Android Engineer - Augmented Reality

Propel your career forward by joining our team as a Lead Android Engineer - Augmented Reality! Experience the best of both worlds with this role based in our innovative Remote office. This position requires a strong and diverse skillset in relevant areas to drive success. An attractive remuneration of a competitive salary is on offer for the successful candidate.

About Target: A Leader in Retail Innovation

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work, and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team.

Our Technology Vision

At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It's how we care, grow, and win together. Target as a tech company? Absolutely. We're the behind-the-scenes powerhouse that fuels Target's passion and commitment to cutting-edge innovation. We anchor every facet of one of the world's best-loved retailers with a strong technology framework that relies on the latest tools and technologies—and the brightest people—to deliver incredible value to guests online and in stores.

Job Summary: Lead Android Engineer - Augmented Reality

Join the team that brings Target guests an immersive shopping experience with augmented reality. As a Lead Android Engineer on the Creative Visualization team, you will play a critical role in developing clean, well-tested native Android code to deliver functionality that meets business objectives. You will coach and mentor junior engineers, analyze requirements, and design solutions. You will work closely with partner teams, including QA, UX, and Product, to ensure seamless integration and delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop clean, well-tested native Android code to deliver functionality that meets business objectives
• Coach and mentor junior engineers to provide guidance on coding and design best practices
• Analyze requirements and design solutions to meet business needs
• Work closely with partner teams, including QA, UX, and Product, to ensure seamless integration and delivery
• Perform complex engineering tasks independently and collaboratively
• Manage complex cross-team coordination and dependencies
• Evaluate and communicate different engineering solutions and trade-offs

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• 4-year degree or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of software development experience with at least one full cycle implementation
• 4+ years of experience developing apps for Android
• Experience developing in Kotlin

Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of Android 3D/AR frameworks (ARCore, Google Filament, OpenGL)
• Demonstrates strong domain-specific knowledge regarding Target's technology capabilities, and key competitors' products and differentiating features
• Demonstrates broad and deep expertise in multiple computer languages and frameworks (e.g., open source)
• Designs, develops, and approves end-to-end functionality of a product line, platform, or infrastructure
• Communicates and coordinates with project team, partners, and stakeholders
• Demonstrates expertise in analysis and optimization of systems capacity, performance, and operational health
• Understands and develops solutions to foster data lifecycle management
• Maintains deep technical knowledge within areas of expertise
• Stays current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education
• Experience in building highly scalable distributed systems

Desired Requirements:

Technical Skills:

• An interest and passion for AR/VR technologies
• Experience in 3D graphics, real-time graphics, or 3D math
• Experience with distributing mobile applications via public app stores and/or enterprise channels
• Experience with integrating calls to backend services (REST or GraphQL, using JSON, etc.)
• Excellent hands-on skills with Android application development tools, including Android Studio, Android SDK, and ADT
• Experience integrating with third-party frameworks, tools, and SDKs, such as Retrofit, OK Moshi, and Glide
• Experience working with the following technologies:
  • Reactive Programming (ideally via RxJava)
  • Dependency injection (ideally via Dagger or Hilt)
  • Android architecture components (ideally MVVM experience)
  • Experience with multiple levels of users (anonymous vs. authenticated)
  • Experience with Accessibility
  • Experience with continuous delivery in mobile, including Test- or Behavior-Driven Design, code review, static analysis, continuous integration, automation, and functional testing

Work Environment and Benefits:

This position may be considered for a Full-Time Remote or Hybrid work arrangement based on Target's needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the team member's core role will be a blend of virtual and onsite at a Target location. A Full-Time Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that's not a Target location, does not have a desk at their primary HQ work location, and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year.

Colorado, Connecticut, or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado, Connecticut, or Nevada residents is $105,800 to $190,400. Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits:

At Target, we prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. As a Lead Android Engineer, you will have the opportunity to grow your career, develop new skills, and work on cutting-edge projects. You will be part of a high-performing team that balances independence with collaboration, and prides itself on being versatile, agile, and creative.

Why Join Target?

Target is a leader in retail innovation, and we're looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a Lead Android Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on immersive shopping experiences, develop cutting-edge technology, and grow your career. You'll be part of a team that cares about and invests in its team members, and offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

How to Apply:

If you have the skills and passion we're looking for, please submit your application today. Apply To This Job

Don't miss this opportunity to join our innovative team and grow your career. Apply now and take the first step towards a exciting and rewarding career at Target!